The heart of your strawberry cheesecake poke cake is the luscious strawberry syrup that infuses each bite with fruity flavor. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- Combine: In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Blend: Remove the saucepan from heat, add lemon juice, and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender. Strain the syrup to remove any seeds.
- Cool: Let the strawberry syrup cool to room temperature.
Pouring and Letting It Soak
Once your strawberry syrup has cooled, pour it evenly over the poked cake. Make sure to distribute it well to ensure that every bite is infused with strawberry goodness. Allow the cake to sit for a while, letting the syrup soak in fully.
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